Twenty years after Sherry's family hurt Lyman terribly, he comes into her life seeking revenge. His first step is to make her family pay. But his plans are waylaid when his soft-hearted self loses his heart and falls in love with her. Unfortunately, Sherry finds out that the man she's considered a safe haven all this time is actually responsible for every bit of her ruined happiness. Now, her sole goal is to make him suffer and destroy him.
At the hospital
A twenty-year-old girl, with long flowing hair, was standing in front of the operating room. She was comforting her mother. "Mom, calm down. Dad will be fine."
The mother's shoulders kept trembling as she cried. She looked at her daughter, the only child present at the moment.
She kept shaking her head and said, "I don't know where your two brothers went. Something so terrible happened, yet they are nowhere to be found. They don't care for their father at all."
Sherry Shao, the girl, stared at the operating room. Her eyes were red, and she was on the verge of collapsing.
It was supposed to be her birthday party today until she received a letter. Her father, who always loved her so much, got sick with a heart disease. All of a sudden, it was like her world crumbled down.
The woman turned to look at Sherry Shao and asked, "Sherry, what did the letter say? Why did your father become like this after reading the letter?"
"Mom, I didn't see the content either. Everything became chaotic when Dad fell down. Maybe some guests took the letter away."
Sherry Shao helped her mother, Macey Ni, walk to the bench and they sat down. Macey Ni was still in a daze, her head spun wondering what on earth could cause her husband to collapse like that.
She wiped her tear-streaked face with a tissue and said, "Sherry, you must find out what happened or your father might die with a heart full of regrets."
The only thing Sherry Shao could think about was for her father to survive this tragedy.
At the airport
Lyman Huangpu exited with his suitcase, followed by three tall men. Galen Wan, one of the three men, walked to him with his hands in his pockets.
He hesitated for a while before he asked, "Sir, are we going to the hospital now? Or should we go after two days?"
His words made Lyman Huangpu smile. He asked, "Why are you in such a hurry? I haven't heard the good news from the Shao family yet. I won't show up like this. I will only show up when they're fighting for the family properties."
Galen Wan smiled at his answer. He hadn't played such an interesting game for a while now.
Lyman Huangpu looked down at the platinum watch on his wrist, then gave orders to the men. "Well, I have to go somewhere. You three head on to the villa first. I've asked Rosaline to arrange everything. I'll be back by tomorrow."
Galen Wan nodded and walked towards the two men behind him. Lyman Huangpu then strode out of the airport. He knew in his heart that there was only one thing he needed to do now.
After exiting the airport, Lyman Huangpu got into a taxi and fastened his seat belt.
The driver turned around only to find out that he was wearing designer clothes. He asked curiously, "Sir, where are you going?"
Lyman took out a bill from his wallet and gave it to the driver, telling him the address.
The driver could not hide his surprise at his words. The address that he gave was a newly established area filled with villas. No wonder the man was generous.
The driver immediately started the engine and began driving. Lyman Huangpu finally came back after so many years. Now, he could take everything back from Eric Shao.
After forty minutes, the driver stopped the car in front of a villa. He turned around to look at Lyman Huangpu sitting in the back seat.
Seeing that he had fallen asleep, the driver reached out and gently nudged his arm. "Sir, we have arrived. Please wake up."
Lyman Huangpu slowly woke up and opened his eyes. He saw the familiar house in front of him and unfastened his seat belt before going out of the car.
After that, the driver immediately drove away. The villa looked like it was newly built, but it felt off. It was said that someone died there so the place felt ominous.
Lyman Huangpu held his breath as he reached out to press the doorbell. He couldn't calm down. It felt like his heart was suspended in the air.
An old woman opened the front door. When she saw the familiar face, her eyes were instantly filled with tears. She looked at him and cried hard.
She held Lyman Huangpu tightly and wailed, "Lyman, you're finally back. I have been waiting for you to go home for so long."
The sight of her made him reluctant to let go. He said, "Rosaline, we haven't seen each other for many years. I was really worried that you wouldn't recognize me."
Rosaline was stunned. She stopped hugging him and pulled his hand instead to lead him into the villa. Looking around, she said, "Lyman, look at this place. It's designed just like the way it was when your parents were still alive. Do you like it?"
He walked into the villa to confirm what she said. Looking at the familiar home in front of him, he clearly knew what he should do for his parents.
He held her arm tightly. In a serious voice, he said, "Rosaline, you can stay here and wait for Inna to come back."
When she heard him mentioning Inna, a sad look marred her features. "Lyman, do you really think we can find her? She was only three years old at that time, and she's still missing until now."
Holding Rosaline's hand, he said, "Don't worry. I have sent someone to look for Inna, so there should be news about her soon. I'm back and I want the whole family to be complete. The Shao family will pay for everything they did in the past."
Rosaline smiled in relief. As long as the family would be able to reunite, she wouldn't mind waiting more. It would be worth it.
Howell Shao returned home at seven o'clock in the evening and he then rushed to the hospital. When he walked out of the elevator, he saw his mother and sister waiting outside the operating room.
"Mom, what's wrong with Dad?"
Macey Ni stood up at once and slapped him. She scolded, "How dare you show up this late?! A few hours have passed already."
No matter how hard she hit him, Howell Shao didn't fight back. He quietly accepted her complaints. From the side, Sherry Shao held their mother's hands to stop her.
She sniffled and asked, "Howell, where on earth have you been? I called you so many times, but you fell off the grid. I wasn't able to get in touch with you."
William did not expect that the one thing he would not have on his wedding day was his own bride. The woman he had loved for ten years was missing on their wedding day. Amelia, the adopted daughter, married him as a substitute to spare the awkwardness between the two families. What he didnāt know was that the one did care about and love him for years was her, not her sister. However, misunderstanding still filled their marriage. Not until he learned the truth did he realize the only he truly loved.
He was her boss, rich and handsome. She was an insignificant employee, struggling for life. He was her sister's fiancee, and she was his sister-in-law. She ruined his engagement party by accident, and he wanted her to pay for the price. She had no choice but to become his maid and stayed by his side day and night to take care of him. However, she even became his lover. Their love started with a mistake, but he didnāt want to correct it. He knew she was destined for him.
At her wedding ceremony, he suddenly appeared and shouted, "I object!" Under the watchful eyes of the public, he destroyed the wedding and took her away domineeringly! Six years ago, he gave up on her because of his study and finally broke up with her. The first thing he did after coming back was to get her in his arms again. "Olivia, if you want to get married, you can only choose me!" It was said that love would weaken or even disappear with time. But in his heart, love never subsided but grew stronger.
Their story began with alcohol. Maria woke up to find herself lying on a hotel bed. Next to her on the bedside table was a note and some money left to her by the stranger as "payment." Anger took over her system. She swore to reclaim her dignity the moment she met him again. On the other hand, Hogan had no idea what was going on in her mind. He was an eligible bachelor that all women chased after, not to mention he already had the perfect girlfriend. And yet, he couldnāt stop thinking about the woman he had had a one night stand with.
Joy made a slip of the tongue. She found herself stuck in the middle of gossip about her supposed marriage to Ted. Taking advantage of her sticky situation, he made her his bride, and when they tied the knot, he loved every inch of her as his lawful wife. He might be indifferent to her in front of others, but she was his goddess in private. His heart was already hers, alone. A fake marriage bound them to each other, but Ted's love for Joy was real and true.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. Whatās worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldnāt thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesnāt seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that heās different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
A sudden twist of fate connected Helena to a prominent and influential person. To onlookers, she appeared as a naive bimbo. In truth, she was a top-tier specialist, shrouded in layers of hidden identities. Charlie declared, āSheās quite delicate and easily hurt. Cross her, and youāre crossing me.ā The elite families, outwitted by Helena's prowess, kept these truths from him. Helena eventually broke free from Charlie, sending him on a frenzied worldwide hunt. To him, she was a bird with dazzling wings, and his goal was to help her reach new heights.Ā
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
Everyone was shocked to the bones when the news of Rupert Benton's engagement broke out. It was surprising because the lucky girl was said to be a plain Jane, who grew up in the countryside and had nothing to her name. One evening, she showed up at a banquet, stunning everyone present. "Wow, she's so beautiful!" All the men drooled, and the women got so jealous. What they didn't know was that this so-called country girl was actually an heiress to a billion-dollar empire. It wasn't long before her secrets came to light one after the other. The elites couldn't stop talking about her. "Holy smokes! So, her father is the richest man in the world?" "She's also that excellent, but mysterious designer who many people adore! Who would have guessed?" Nonetheless, people thought that Rupert didn't love her. But they were in for another surprise. Rupert released a statement, silencing all the naysayers. "I'm very much in love with my beautiful fiancee. We will be getting married soon." Two questions were on everyone's minds: "Why did she hide her identity? And why was Rupert in love with her all of a sudden?"
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wifeās countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. āLetās get married again.ā
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.